Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings: Before a legislative body, what must a lawyer disclose?

Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings: Before a legislative body, what must a lawyer disclose?

• A. That appearance is in a representative capacity.
• B. That the appearance is private and personal.
• C. That the lawyer opposes the client's position.
• D. That the appearance will violate rules of evidence.

Answer: (A)

In a nonadjudicative proceeding before a legislative body, the lawyer must disclose that the appearance is in a representative capacity. This clarifies that the advocate is speaking on behalf of a client, not as a private individual, ensuring transparency about who is authorizing and funding the advocacy. The other statements aren’t required: there’s no obligation to say the appearance is private and personal, to reveal opposition to the client’s position, or to warn that evidentiary rules will be violated. The essential point is identifying the representation and authority behind the advocacy.

In a nonadjudicative proceeding before a legislative body, the lawyer must disclose that the appearance is in a representative capacity. This clarifies that the advocate is speaking on behalf of a client, not as a private individual, ensuring transparency about who is authorizing and funding the advocacy. The other statements aren’t required: there’s no obligation to say the appearance is private and personal, to reveal opposition to the client’s position, or to warn that evidentiary rules will be violated. The essential point is identifying the representation and authority behind the advocacy.